- Expertise & Track Record: experienced team with a proven history of success- Market Knowledge & Network: local market expertise and strong industry connections- Financial Strength & Flexibility: access to capital and flexible investment structures- Operational Efficiency: effective asset management and cost control through vertically integrated property management and leveraging economies of scale- Innovative Strategies: value-add projects, portfolio diversification, distressed funds, niche markets, etc.- Technology: use of data analytics that can lead to more informed investment decisions, and integrating innovative technologies to improve operational efficiencies as well as improving tenant & investor experience- Strong Investor Relations: consistent, ongoing and transparent communication and educational opportunities for investors, including a peek behind the curtains inviting them to the office for events and internal investment committee meetings- Customer-Centric Services: customized solutions to meet specific needs and interests of various investors and full-service offerings from brokerage, property management, leasing, to funds/syndication opportunitiesWhat else did I miss?

Some of the software require a minimum of 200 doors, etc.I work with a lot of people in the property management industry, especially startups, and the best advice I can offer is to go try the software that offer free trials. 

Ideally they would be near the new developments in town and growing industries.

@Wesley BryantI’ll be a contrarian here…Based on 46 years in the industry…Any proforma or projection of returns are by definition based on a whole slew of assumptions the investor has little or no control over.

Running your own rental for 1-3units is always the best way to learn and understand more about the industry.

Stay Informed: Keep yourself updated on the latest developments in the fintech industry, including regulatory changes and security best practices.

I spent the past month reaching out to 300 former note investors and less than 10% are still in the game because they found it too difficult and not worth the time of effort.Throw on that the NPL space is a $300B industry as well and there is plenty to go around

If you ever need any advice or just want to chat about the industry, feel free to reach out.

This is typical in our industry and why a lot of owners come on board with us.ALL of my owners have my direct cell and know they can call me any time.

This may or may not be the most appropriate forum to bring up on, but I'm wondering if anyone does their own professional real estate photography whether as an agent or exclusively as a photographer.